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Games like MONSTER MERCHANT

If MONSTER MERCHANT is your kind of game, the closest matches are Stella of The End, How To Date A Magical Girl! and At Home Alone II — picked from the ranked list below. Each pick is ranked by what players of this game also play, shared genres and tags, and review-mined similarity — not a generic popularity list.

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About MONSTER MERCHANT: You are a monster merchant. Catch cute monsters, sell them, take pills. This is your job, if you don't do it, someone else will, and you don't want that. This is a psychological horror game about catching cute creatures.

2025IndieAdventureSimulationCasual4.99 USDWindowsby GamesFromTheOtherSide
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Steam players who put hours into MONSTER MERCHANT also tend to own these titles — a signal called collaborative filtering. imho.run cross-references millions of library ownership patterns to surface games whose real audiences overlap, regardless of whether their genre tags match.

  1. Stella of The End

    WHY THIS

    Top pick for MONSTER MERCHANT fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Adventure and Simulation with MONSTER MERCHANT.

    Jude Gray, a wandering Courier, receives a request to deliver some very special cargo. This cargo turns out to be Philia, an android girl who is unaffected by the enigmatic Singularity Machines.

    2023AdventureSimulationCasual19.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  2. How To Date A Magical Girl!

    WHY THIS

    Second-strongest match for MONSTER MERCHANT fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Adventure and Simulation with MONSTER MERCHANT.

    You're invited to the elite academy for magical girls! Will you take the opportunity to make new friends? Learn magic? Or... Will you try to date a cute magical girl?

    2019AdventureSimulationCasual8.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  3. At Home Alone II

    WHY THIS

    Third-strongest match for MONSTER MERCHANT fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Indie and Adventure with MONSTER MERCHANT.

    A recreational healing Mini-plot game explored at home. Players will play and wander around the house from the perspective of a little girl. What will she do when she is alone? What strange stories will happen in the process? and in the process of exploration, you may find some strange secrets....

    2019StrategyIndieAdventure1.99 USDSteam ↗
  4. Blame Him

    WHY THIS

    Ranked #4 for MONSTER MERCHANT fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Indie and Adventure with MONSTER MERCHANT.

    Blame Him is true first-person survival horror. A game about surreal atmosphere and dark challenges. A bone-chilling experience made by 2 people from Japan. Loved by and scared many YouTubers and Streamers.

    2019ActionStrategyIndie14.99 USDSteam ↗
  5. Don't Play This

    WHY THIS

    Ranked #5 for MONSTER MERCHANT fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Indie and Adventure with MONSTER MERCHANT.

    Five scary stories, but they all have the same ending. Can you play it?  A psychological horror game from the first person, which few will pass.

    2026IndieAdventureSimulation8.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  6. 妄想症:Deliver Me

    WHY THIS

    Ranked #6 for MONSTER MERCHANT fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Indie and Adventure with MONSTER MERCHANT.

    Based on the best seller 妄想症Paranoia, the story about Lingluo's college life will bring you to a world unknown. She pursues her music dream without knowing her life is about to be turned upside down. Losing her best friend and her confidence, she plunges into the depth of despair. What will she do?

    2018IndieAdventureSimulation1.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  7. Lobotomy Corporation | Monster Management Simulation

    WHY THIS

    Ranked #7 for MONSTER MERCHANT fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Indie and Simulation with MONSTER MERCHANT.

    A roguelite monster-management simulation inspired by the likes of the SCP Foundation, Cabin in the Woods, and Warehouse 13. Order your employees to perform work with the creatures and watch as it unfolds; harness greater energy, and expand the facility

    2018IndieSimulation24.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  8. MADiSON

    WHY THIS

    Ranked #8 for MONSTER MERCHANT fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Indie and Adventure with MONSTER MERCHANT.

    MADiSON is a first person psychological horror game that delivers an immersive and terrifying experience. With the help of an instant camera, connect the human world with the beyond, take pictures and develop them by yourself. Solve puzzles, explore your surroundings and most importantly, survive.

    2022ActionIndieAdventure34.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗

Cheaper alternatives

Games in the same vein priced at least 40% below MONSTER MERCHANT at current Steam store prices.

  1. POSTAL 2

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~80% under MONSTER MERCHANT on Steam right now. Shares Indie and Adventure with MONSTER MERCHANT.

    Live a week in the life of "The POSTAL Dude"; a hapless everyman just trying to check off some chores. Buying milk, returning an overdue library book, getting Gary Coleman's autograph, what could possibly go wrong?

    2012ActionIndieAdventure0.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  2. The Test

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~60% under MONSTER MERCHANT on Steam right now. Shares Indie and Adventure with MONSTER MERCHANT.

    You will answer a series of questions that will reveal truths from deep within. These questions may make you uncomfortable, but with great knowledge comes great sacrifice. Can you make it all the way through The Test, and if you do, are you sure you want the answers you seek?

    2020IndieAdventureSimulation1.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  3. Milk inside a bag of milk inside a bag of milk

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~70% under MONSTER MERCHANT on Steam right now. Shares Indie and Adventure with MONSTER MERCHANT.

    A short story about what sort of challenges everyday little things can be. Help the girl buy milk, be the first not to disappoint her.

    2020IndieAdventure1.49 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  4. Blood and Bacon

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~80% under MONSTER MERCHANT on Steam right now. Shares Adventure and Casual with MONSTER MERCHANT.

    This Co-op Shooter , has Day and Night levels, multiple maps, players will take on 25 enemy types and numerous bosses, like Gargantuan Monsters and Minibosses every 10 days as you explore, shoot and run for your life against the onslaught of porcine monstrosities.

    2016ActionAdventureCasual0.99 USDSteam ↗
  5. Placid Plastic Duck Simulator

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~60% under MONSTER MERCHANT on Steam right now. Shares Simulation and Casual with MONSTER MERCHANT.

    The ultimate high-tech rubber duck simulation, Placid Plastic Duck brings you dangerous levels of relaxation. With chill music, dreamy 3D graphics, and many different happy ducks, your only priority is to float around. Zero Ducks given.

    2022SimulationCasual1.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  6. Peggle Deluxe

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~80% under MONSTER MERCHANT on Steam right now. Shares Casual with MONSTER MERCHANT.

    Take your best shot with energizing arcade fun! Aim, shoot, clear the orange pegs, then sit back and cheer as 10 whimsical teachers guide you to Peggle greatness.

    2007Casual0.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  7. shapez

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~80% under MONSTER MERCHANT on Steam right now. Shares Indie and Simulation with MONSTER MERCHANT.

    shapez is an easy-going, minimalistic factory building game about the automation of shapes through extraction and satisfying production lines. Adapt to increasingly complex shapes and grow your factory across an infinitely expanding map. Your only limitation is your creativity!

    2020StrategyIndieSimulation0.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  8. The Test: Hypothesis Rising

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~60% under MONSTER MERCHANT on Steam right now. Shares Indie and Adventure with MONSTER MERCHANT.

    The second chapter in The Test trilogy. Answer a series of in-depth questions to reveal hidden truths about yourself and unlock secrets to discover how your life can change drastically with just a few, slight modifications. ...But are you sure you want the answers you seek?

    2020IndieAdventureSimulation1.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗

Free alternatives

Free-to-play games that recommended players of this title also tend to enjoy.

  1. Doki Doki Literature Club!

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Indie and Casual with MONSTER MERCHANT.

    The Literature Club is full of cute girls! Will you write the way into their heart? This game is not suitable for children or those who are easily disturbed.

    2017IndieFree To PlayCasualFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  2. Life is Strange - Episode 1

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Adventure with MONSTER MERCHANT.

    Episode 1 now FREE! Life is Strange is an award-winning and critically acclaimed episodic adventure game that allows the player to rewind time and affect the past, present and future.

    2015ActionAdventureFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  3. Helltaker

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Indie and Adventure with MONSTER MERCHANT.

    Helltaker is a short game about sharply dressed demon girls.

    2020IndieAdventureFree To PlayFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  4. Ultimate Custom Night

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Indie with MONSTER MERCHANT.

    Welcome to the ultimate FNAF mashup, featuring 50 selectable characters and custom difficulties!

    2018ActionIndieFree To PlayFreeSteam ↗
  5. Bongo Cat

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Indie and Simulation with MONSTER MERCHANT.

    Bongo cat needs your help. Bongo cat needz more hatz!!! Every time you press a key, Bongo cat will punch your taskbar. Type, click, play, work to collect more points. Which hats will you find?

    2025IndieSimulationMassively MultiplayerFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  6. ENA: Dream BBQ

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Indie and Adventure with MONSTER MERCHANT.

    Experience surreal environments and inexplicable characters as ENA in a new wild world.

    2025IndieAdventureFreeDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  7. The Murder of Sonic the Hedgehog

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Indie and Simulation with MONSTER MERCHANT.

    Sonic the Hedgehog...was murdered!? Get to the bottom of the mystery in this brand-new adventure!

    2023IndieSimulationFree To PlayFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  8. Indigo Park: Chapter 1

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Indie and Adventure with MONSTER MERCHANT.

    Explore the abandoned childhood wonder of Indigo Park! Guided by Rambley the Raccoon, help restore power to the destroyed amusement park while you run from the reason it shut down.

    2024ActionIndieAdventureFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗

More from GamesFromTheOtherSide

Other recommendable Steam games by GamesFromTheOtherSide, ranked by review count so the studio's hits land first.

  1. Witness of the Night

    WHY THIS

    Another title from GamesFromTheOtherSide, the studio behind MONSTER MERCHANT. Shares Indie and Adventure with MONSTER MERCHANT.

    Survive the night in an old observatory, helping your friend find the sources of mysterious radiation from outer space.

    2022IndieAdventureSimulation4.99 USDSteam ↗
  2. PARANORMAL GIRLFRIEND

    WHY THIS

    Another title from GamesFromTheOtherSide, the studio behind MONSTER MERCHANT. Shares Indie with MONSTER MERCHANT.

    A mysterious girl shows up at your house and things get wild...

    2023Indie5.99 USDSteam ↗
  3. SPIRITGRAPHER: THE ASYLUM 99

    WHY THIS

    Another title from GamesFromTheOtherSide, the studio behind MONSTER MERCHANT. Shares Indie and Adventure with MONSTER MERCHANT.

    This first-person horror detective. You are a spiritgrapher, your camera can see what is beyond the reach of the human eye. Head to an abandoned hospital and shoot a report about supernatural events.

    2024IndieAdventure3.99 USDSteam ↗
  4. FLOOR X

    WHY THIS

    Another title from GamesFromTheOtherSide, the studio behind MONSTER MERCHANT. Shares Indie and Casual with MONSTER MERCHANT.

    FLOOR X is an anomaly hunting game. You need to escape from a surreal office where the space is constantly changing. Take pictures of anomalies, try to survive and reach floor 0.

    2024IndieCasual6.99 USDSteam ↗
  5. CLOWNCORE

    WHY THIS

    Another title from GamesFromTheOtherSide, the studio behind MONSTER MERCHANT. Shares Adventure with MONSTER MERCHANT.

    Your sister went missing in the woods. It's been years, but you never stopped searching. The only lead is the mysterious carnival she kept talking about.

    2025ActionAdventure6.99 USDSteam ↗

Frequently asked about MONSTER MERCHANT

How much does MONSTER MERCHANT cost?
MONSTER MERCHANT is listed on Steam at 4.99 USD (current store price; Steam sales may reduce this temporarily).
What games are most similar to MONSTER MERCHANT?
Based on Steam play patterns and shared genres/tags, the games most often recommended alongside MONSTER MERCHANT are Stella of The End, How To Date A Magical Girl!, At Home Alone II.
Who developed MONSTER MERCHANT?
MONSTER MERCHANT was developed by GamesFromTheOtherSide.

imho.run ranks Steam game alternatives using a mix of collaborative filtering (ALS / iALS / EASE / LightGCN), content scoring over genres, categories, Steam tags, developers, and publishers, plus AI-extracted vibes mined from review text. The page above is generated in seed mode anchored on MONSTER MERCHANT.

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